Lab-3: To perform Image Smoothing and Blurring usingPython OpenCV
Image smoothing and blurring are common techniques used in image processing to reduce
noise and detail in an image. OpenCV provides several methods for this in Python.
Image noise refers to random variations in brightness or color information within an
image, often appearing as grainy or speckled patterns
✅ Common Methods in OpenCV for Smoothing/Blurring:
1. Averaging (Mean Filter)
2. Gaussian Blur
3. Median Blur
4. Bilateral Filter
📌 Required Library:
pip install opencv-python
✅ Example Code: Image Smoothing and Blurring in Python (Using OpenCV)
🔍 Explanation:
Method Description Use Case
Averages pixels in a kernel area (simple
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smoothing)
Uses Gaussian kernel for weighted
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smoothing
Takes the median value of surrounding Good for removing salt-and-
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pixels pepper noise
Smooths image while keeping edges Best for face smoothing, edge-
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sharp preserving
1. Gaussian Blur Example-
import cv2
import numpy as np
# Load the image
image = [Link]('your_image.jpg')
# Check if image loaded successfully
if image is None:
print("Error: Could not load image.")
else:
# Apply Gaussian blurring with a 5x5 kernel and sigmaX=0 (auto-calculated)
blurred_gaussian = [Link](image, (5, 5), 0)
# Display the original and blurred images
[Link]('Original Image', image)
[Link]('Gaussian Blurred Image', blurred_gaussian)
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